Shants go short: Cordelia Animal Hotpant at Boohoo

We have commented on the proliferation of ugly or plain strange shorts of late. These are perhaps neither ugly nor strange, but definitely fall into the underwear as outerwear category. They will neither keep you warm nor cover your modesty – both characteristics we look for when choosing clothing we plan to wear out in public…

On the plus side, these babies retail at a measly £12, leaving you plenty of cash to splash on a second pair of hotpants or even leggings to wear underneath! Available from Boohoo.com.